2024 Local Government Election:

The local government election period is from Tuesday 17 September, 12pm until Saturday 26 October 2024, 6pm. For more information, visit our Election page.

Councillors

Our City consists of three wards, with three Councillors representing each ward. The nine Councillors were elected for four-year terms on Saturday 24 October 2020, and they elect the Mayor annually. The Councillors taking the Oath of Office at the Special Council Meeting on Monday 9 November 2020.

Councillors provide a link between the community and Council. They set the City's strategic direction, establish and guide policies, set service delivery standards, and monitor performance.